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ORLANDO – The dry board wasn’t supposed to be used as a day planner.
At least not the one in Billy Donovan’s office.
But there the Bulls coach found himself a few weeks ago, mapping out Matas Buzelis’ day with the second-year forward, trying to figure out a solution to maximizing his rest versus his chase for greatness.
Not the usual ask from a 21-year-old, but as Donovan and the Bulls continue finding out, Buzelis isn’t the typical 21-year-old.
“This is why I love the guy,” Donovan said. “He comes into me maybe two weeks ago and wants to have a better routine for a home game.